Anabaptist tradition. Anabaptist spirituality has been described as 'both Catholic and Protestant', a sixteenth-century ascetic lay reform movement inspired both by currents of pre-Reformation devotion to Christ and the Reformation call to return to Scripture. Because of their insistence on adult baptism followers - often illiterate artisans and peasants with no formal theological education - met widespread persecution. Arnold Snyder's sympathetic study draws on court records to give an intimate glimpse into their convictions, practices and spirituality. As well as inspiring such groups as the Mennonites, the Amish and various groups of Brethren and Baptists, Anabaptist ideas have profoundly influenced individuals and movements throughout the churches into modern times. C.Arnold Snyder is the editor and author of several books and scholarly articles on the Anabaptist tradition. He is the Professor of History, Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo, Canada, and the managing editor of Pandora Press. copyright 2004, 216 pages including extensive Notes. Please note: Product Details below incorrectly states 144 pages - correct page count is 216.

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